TIPS Modification in the Management of Shunt-Induced Hepatic Encephalopathy: Analysis of Predictive Factors and Outcome with Shunt Modification

Abstract

Older patient age as well as an increased serum creatinine and INR after TIPS are potential predictors for the development of HE. TIPS reduction for the treatment of TIPS-induced HE is safe, with particular benefit for patients with pronounced HE.